Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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    Many believe that if all of the candles on a birthday cake are blown out with one breath, while making a silent wish, the wish will come true.
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    An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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    If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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    At times, a horseshoe may be found above doorways. When positioned like a regular 'U' it supposedly collects luck. However, when it is positioned like an upside-down 'U' the luck supposedly drains.
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    Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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    Placing keys on a table is considered unlucky. (Sweden)
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    Opening an umbrella indoors is said to result in 21 days of bad luck. Some traditions hold that it is only bad luck if the umbrella is placed over the head of someone while indoors.
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